Author: Dorothy Johnston

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Read more about the article Orchards at Risk: The Challenge of Protecting Chelan County’s Agricultural Heart
Agriculture

Orchards at Risk: The Challenge of Protecting Chelan County’s Agricultural Heart

One of Chelan County's greatest treasures is its many orchards, including apples, cherries, and pears, that line the Columbia River and stretch from Lake Chelan to the Wenatchee Valley. These orchards have thrived for decades thanks to the area's unique growing conditions, with hot summer days, cool nights, and high-quality…

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November 21, 2025
Read more about the article Leavenworth Comp Plan Updates
Affordable Housing

Leavenworth Comp Plan Updates

The City of Leavenworth (City) is undertaking a major periodic review of its Comprehensive Plan and development regulations, as required by the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA). As part of this process, the City contracted with BHC Consulting to create draft Land Use and Housing Technical Appendices to the…

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July 16, 2025
Read more about the article Land Swaps = Potential Higher Density = Wildfire Risk
Development / Wildfire Readiness

Land Swaps = Potential Higher Density = Wildfire Risk

As mentioned in RC3e's February Newsletter, one of the issues being considered in Leavenworth’s comprehensive plan update process is whether the urban growth area (UGA) boundaries around the city should be modified. The city is examining several possible 'UGA swaps' that would involve bringing certain areas currently outside the UGA…

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March 21, 2025

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